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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.89, 487.02 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.89, 487.02 and 129.83 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.89 : 487.02 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.89/487.02 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.89x = 487.02 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.89x = 63,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,230.37/324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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